University of Hawaii Maui College
Organic Certification

1. Course Alpha. See HELP for information.

 AG

2. Course Number. See HELP for information.

 113

3. Course Title/Catalog Title. See HELP for information.

 Organic Certification

4. Number of Credits. See HELP for information.

 1


5. Contact Hours/Type. See HELP for information.

 
  • Hour lecture (1)



6. Course Description. See HELP for information.

 

Outlines the requirements for certified organic farms.  Examines the process of transitioning to organic farming . Examines and evaluates record keeping requirements and accepted products and practices.



7. Pre-requisites

 

none



8. Co-requisites

 

none



9. Recommended Preparation.

 

none




10. Is this a cross-listed course? See help for information.

 NO


11. Reason for Proposal. Why is this course being proposed or modified? See help for information, as this question requires specific information as part of the explanation.

 Hour lab

Examines requirements for Organic Certification, record keeping requirements, accepted practices and products.

A new course to cover the specific legal requirements for Organic Certification.  Production classes would apply the methods but don’t have the time to cover all the aspects of certification.  This will allow a focus for those students who want to certify their farms.

Leeward has AG 112 Introduction to Organic Agriculture (4) that looks at organic methods and sustainable agriculture but not focused specifically certification requirements.  UHM has TPSS 220 Organic Food Production (2) but this is a survey course on organic methods and farm visits.  AG 113 has a more specific focus and is 1 credit.



12. Effective Semester and Year. See help for information.

 Fall 2012

13. Grading Method. What grading methods may be used for this course? See help for information.

 
  • Standard (Letter,Cr/NCr,Audit) (0)



14. Is this course repeatable for credit? How often can this course be counted toward a degree or certificate? See help for information.

 NO


15. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES" and enter in that screen. Course Student Learning Outcomes (Course SLOs). These need to be added before the connections are made in question 20. See help for information.

 

 Course SLO/CompetencyExplain the genesis of certified organic.List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.Explain the rule making process.Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.Describe the certification process for farms in transition.Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe the certification process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 Course SLO/GESLOInformation Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.

 

Describe the certification process.

 

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.

 


 Course SLO/PSLORecommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.
Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.

 

Describe the certification process.

 

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.

 



16. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE COMPETENCIES/ISSUES/SKILLS" and enter text in that screen. Competencies/Concepts/Issues/Skills

 

 Competency/ContentReview the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)
Explain the genesis of certified organic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain the rule making process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



17. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "RECOMMENDED COURSE CONTENT..." and enter text in that screen. Recommended Course Content and Timeline. See HELP for information.

 

Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)


18. Recommended Evaluation and Assessment Methods. See help for information.

 
  • Includes, but is not limited to: group discussions, group projects, group presentations, group exercises, group/team work in- and out-side of the classroom; appropriate rubrics. (0)
  • Includes, but is not limited to: assignments done outside of class in any discipline, such as math problems, reading and questions, chapter questions, critical thinking questions, class preparation; appropriate rubrics. (0)
  • Includes, but is not limited to: attendance, participation, readings, art projects, media reviews, reactions to speakers, critical thinking exercises, or reflective exercises; appropriate rubrics. (0)
  • Includes, but is not limited to: essay tests, objective tests, mid-term and final exams, unit exams, quizzes of all types, tests may be written, oral, computerized, in-class, take-home, at testing sites; appropriate rubrics. (0)

Method of EvaluationIncludes, but is not limited to: assignments done outside of class in any discipline, such as math problems, reading and questions, chapter questions, critical thinking questions, class preparation; appropriate rubrics.Includes, but is not limited to: attendance, participation, readings, art projects, media reviews, reactions to speakers, critical thinking exercises, or reflective exercises; appropriate rubrics.Includes, but is not limited to: essay tests, objective tests, mid-term and final exams, unit exams, quizzes of all types, tests may be written, oral, computerized, in-class, take-home, at testing sites; appropriate rubrics.Includes, but is not limited to: group discussions, group projects, group presentations, group exercises, group/team work in- and out-side of the classroom; appropriate rubrics.
Course SLOs
Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.    
Describe the certification process.    
Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.    
Course Competencies
Explain the genesis of certified organic.    
List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.    
Explain the rule making process.    
Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.    
Describe the certification process for farms in transition.    
Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.    
List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.    
Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.    


Method of Evaluation
Includes, but is not limited to: assignments done outside of class in any discipline, such as math problems, reading and questions, chapter questions, critical thinking questions, class preparation; appropriate rubrics.
Includes, but is not limited to: attendance, participation, readings, art projects, media reviews, reactions to speakers, critical thinking exercises, or reflective exercises; appropriate rubrics.
Includes, but is not limited to: essay tests, objective tests, mid-term and final exams, unit exams, quizzes of all types, tests may be written, oral, computerized, in-class, take-home, at testing sites; appropriate rubrics.
Includes, but is not limited to: group discussions, group projects, group presentations, group exercises, group/team work in- and out-side of the classroom; appropriate rubrics.



19. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "PLOs" and enter text in that screen. Program Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs) supported by this course. If you are not a "program" use the Liberal Arts PLOs, view them by clicking on the HELP icon.

 

Program SLO
Recommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.


20. General Education SLO (CASLOs) supported by this course. FIRST, fill out the grid located in the UHMC tab above. See the help menu for tips on determining support for the GE SLOs and indicate your choices below by clicking on the box in front of each supported GE SLO. NOTE: Our campus does not use the Preparatory Level, Level 1 and Level 2 designations in the chart below.

 

 Creativity - Able to express originality through a variety of forms.

   
 Critical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.

   
selectedInformation Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

selectedPreparatory Level  
 Oral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.

   
 Quantitative Reasoning - Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.

   
 Written Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.

   



GenED SLO
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.


21. Linking Items in Course Outline. CLICK ON CHAIN LINK ICON IN UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER TO BEGIN LINKING. See HELP for more information on Linking.

 

22. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course. See Help for information.

 
  • Cable TV (0)
  • Classroom/Lab (0)
  • HITS/Interactive TV (0)
  • Hybrid (0)
  • Online (0)



23. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials. See Help for information.

 

no text

Materials - online sources USDA organic certification rules




24. Maximum enrollment. See Help for information.

 24 Maximum of the agriculture classroom.

25. Particular room type requirement. Is this course restricted to particular room type? See Help for information.

 NO


26. Special scheduling considerations. Are there special scheduling considerations for this course? See Help for information.

 NO


27. Are special or additional resources needed for this course? See Help for information.

 

none



28. Does this course require special fees to be paid for by students? See Help for information.

 NO


29. Does this course change the number of required credit hours in a degree or certificate? See help for information.

 

no



30. Designation of the course at UHMC: What type of course is this? See Help for information.

 
DegreeProgramCategory
AA Liberal Arts:AALE - Elective

 
AS:  
AAS:AG and NR - Sustainable Tropical Crop Mgt.PE - Program Elective
BAS:  
Developmental/
Remedial:		  



31. Designation of the course within the UH system. Which degree designations does if fulfill at UHMC and in the system?

 

Sustainable Tropical Crop Management AAS - elective



32. Catalog used

 

2011-2012



33. CASLO

 
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas. 0
Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication. 0
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences. 0
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately. 1
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement. 0
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content. 0
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics. 0
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing. 0
Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication. 0
Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.		  
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and appropriately. 0
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate. 0
Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving. 0
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation. 0
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present results. 0
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions. 0
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology.
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.		  
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly. 1
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology. 0
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need. 1
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that information.  1
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media. 0
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use. 0
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication. 0
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication. 0
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion. 0
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion. 0
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed. 0
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions. 0
Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.		  
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information. 1
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem. 0
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses. 0
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation and analysis. 0
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence. 1
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence. 0
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions. 1
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning. 0
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of others. 0
Standard 6 - Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.		  
Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking. 0
Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge. 0
Outcome 6.3: Sustain engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose. 0
Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to discover and express new ideas. 0
Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction 0
Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions. 0


34. Additional Information

 

Competency
Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Competency
List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Competency
Explain the rule making process.
Competency
Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Competency
Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
Competency
Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Competency
List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Competency
Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Competency
Explain the genesis of certified organic.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Explain the rule making process.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Describe the certification process for farms in transition.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
Competency
Explain the genesis of certified organic.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Explain the rule making process.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Describe the certification process for farms in transition.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
Competency
Explain the genesis of certified organic.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
Explain the rule making process.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
Describe the certification process for farms in transition.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Competency
Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
GESLO
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
GESLO
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
GESLO
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
GESLO
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
PSLO
Recommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.
PSLO
Recommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.

Course SLO

Locate and interpret the national organic certification standards.
PSLO
Recommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.

Course SLO

Describe the certification process.
PSLO
Recommend cultural practices, solve problems, plan projects, and cultivate horticultural crops in a sustainable manner based on sound biological and technological principles.

Course SLO

Identify products and practices that are acceptable for certified organic production.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Explain the genesis of certified organic.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

List agencies and organizations involved in certification of farms and the development of organic certification rules.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Explain the rule making process.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Summarize the basic standards for certified organic practices and products.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Describe the certification process for farms in transition.
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Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
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Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Describe the record keeping and inspection requirements to maintain certification.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

List common products for fertility management and pest control that are allowed for certified organic production.
Content
Review the history of organic certification and the creation of the USDA certified organic program. (1 wk)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine the agencies and organizations involved in the organic certification process (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine the rule making process that creates the certified organic rules. (1-2 wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine the basic philosophies behind what is considered acceptable in organic production. (1-3 wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine and discuss standard practices that are acceptable in organic certification. (1-4wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine the certification process for farms including the transition of a conventional farm to a certified organic farm. (1-3wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine the recordkeeping and inspection regulations for transitioning and certified farms. (1-4 wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Review common OMRI certified products used as amendments for fertility and for pest control. (2-5wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.
Content
Examine rules and practices that are acceptable for organic growers in compost production, use of manures, animal management, soil management and post harvest handling of organic farm products. (2-5 wks)

Competency

Describe common cultural practices that are accepted for certified organic production including rules on compost and manures, animal husbandry, soil management, and post harvest handling.

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